TWC warns of bogus text messages

The Texas Workforce Commission is warning Texans claiming unemployment benefits not to respond to any text messages that claim to be from the agency.

Some unemployment claimants have reported receiving text messages – claiming to originate from the agency – requesting confidential information or directing them to make call a phone number to reactivate benefits.

The Texas Workforce Commission said it doesn’t use text messages or make home visits to contact claimants. The agency added the bogus text messages appear to be isolated, though a similar scam has been reported in Ohio.

The agency also warned of business operators that may try to charge a fee to file unemployment claims. Filing for benefits is free.